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  • MÉTODO CUBA: Independent artists’ testimonies of forced exile

    Two years after historic July 11 Demonstrations in Cuba, the plight of writers and artists forced Into exile underscores the drastic deterioration of artistic freedom on the island.

    PEN International — 12 July 2023

  • Art Under Pressure DECREE 349 RESTRICTS CREATIVE FREEDOM IN CUBA

    In recent years, Cubans have experienced mo- mentous change, from a gradual loosening of eco- nomic restrictions to greater access to cell phones, Wi-Fi, and social media. But the Cuban govern- ment continues to operate in a highly centralized and controlled way, including in the arts sector,

    PEN America — 4 March 2019

  • Freedom on the Net 2017: Cuba

    The government has continued to control the digital landscape by blocking critical sites. Tests also found that the state-owned cellphone provider Cubacel had been systematically filtering domestic SMS containing keywords such as “democracy,” “dictatorship,” and “human rights”

    Freedom House — 14 November 2017

  • Freedom of the Press 2017: Cuba

    Independent outlets, which are technically illegal but tolerated if they do not cross certain red lines, continued to open and expand.

    Freedom House — 27 April 2017

  • Connecting Cuba

    More Space for Criticism but Restrictions Slow Press Freedom Progress

    Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) — 28 September 2016

  • Freedom of the Press 2016: Cuba

    Although internet access remains severely limited, during the year the government continued a slow process of broadening access to online information sources by establishing a series of Wi-Fi hotspots.

    Freedom House — 23 April 2016

  • Freedom on the Net 2015: Cuba

    Performance artist arrested and detained for online promotion of public performance in Plaza of the Revolution

    Freedom House — 31 October 2015

  • Freedom of the Press 2015: Cuba

    Ranked 193rd in annual global media freedom report

    Freedom House — 1 May 2015

  • Freedom of the Press 2014: Cuba

    Ranked 190th in annual global media freedom report

    Freedom House — 1 May 2014

  • Freedom in the World 2014: Cuba

    “Internet penetration rate is 5 percent, one of the lowest in the world”

    Freedom House — 1 May 2014

  • Midyear Meeting Report 2014: Cuba

    Brutal physical assaults of dissidents increase

    Inter American Press Association — 7 April 2014

  • Enemies of the Internet 2014: Cuba

    “Long Live Freedom (but not for the Internet)!”

    Reporters Without Borders (RSF) — 12 March 2014

  • Attacks on the Press in 2013: Cuba

    “Dissidents allowed to travel abroad for first time in decades”

    Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) — 11 February 2014

  • World Press Freedom Index 2014: Cuba

    Ranked 170th in annual press freedom index

    Reporters Without Borders (RSF) — 31 January 2014

  • World Report 2014: Cuba

    Government announces expanded internet access, undermines plan with restrictive caveats

    Human Rights Watch (HRW) — 21 January 2014

  • Freedom of the Press 2013: Cuba

    Ranked 191st in annual global media freedom report

    Freedom House — 1 May 2013

  • Freedom in the World 2013: Cuba

    “There are an estimated 70 independent, journalistic bloggers working on the island”

    Freedom House — 16 January 2013

  • Midyear Meeting Report 2012: Cuba

    Blogger Yoani Sánchez named one of “150 women who rocked the world” in 2012 by Newsweek magazine

    Inter American Press Association — 23 April 2012

  • The Enemies of the Internet 2012: Cuba

    Pro-regime bloggers wage non-stop on-line battle against bloggers critical of government

    Reporters Without Borders (RSF) — 12 March 2012

  • Attacks on the Press in 2011: Cuba

    29 independent journalists imprisoned in 2003 Black Spring crackdown released

    Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) — 21 February 2012

  • Press Freedom Index 2011-2012: Cuba

    Lowest-ranking nation in Americas in annual press freedom index

    Reporters Without Borders (RSF) — 25 January 2012

  • World Report 2012: Cuba

    “The government maintains a media monopoly on the island, ensuring there is virtually no freedom of expression”

    Human Rights Watch (HRW) — 22 January 2012
Link to: Two more writers released, exiled to Spain

Two more writers released, exiled to Spain

Cuba | Free Expression & the Law

Librarian José Miguel Martínez Hernández arrived in Madrid on 24 September, while journalist Miguel Galván Gutiérrez arrived the following day.

PEN International - 29 September 2010
Link to: Another “Black Spring” journalist released

Another “Black Spring” journalist released

Cuba | Free Expression & the Law

Víctor Rolando Arroyo Carmona was freed and flown to Madrid, bringing to 15 the number of editors and reporters released following talks between the government and the Catholic Church.

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) - 10 September 2010
Link to: Released journalists interviewed seven years after “Black Spring”

Released journalists interviewed seven years after “Black Spring”

Cuba

Several recently released journalists appear in an RSF video interview.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) - 8 September 2010
Link to: Another journalist freed, flown to Spain

Another journalist freed, flown to Spain

Cuba | Free Expression & the Law

Juan Adolfo Fernández Saínz said he was happy to have regained his freedom, but wished he’s been given the chance to stay in Cuba.

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) - 25 August 2010
Link to: Two more reporters freed, arrive in Madrid

Two more reporters freed, arrive in Madrid

Cuba | Free Expression & the Law

Fabio Prieto Llorente and Juan Carlos Herrera Acosta were both imprisoned in March 2003 during the massive crackdown on political dissent and independent journalism.

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) - 20 August 2010
Régis Iglesias Ramírez

Twelfth writer released into exile

Cuba | Free Expression & the Law

Poet and activist Régis Iglesias Ramírez was freed on 17 August 2010 and arrived in Madrid the next day.

PEN International - 18 August 2010
Link to: Another Cuban journalist freed, flown to Madrid

Another Cuban journalist freed, flown to Madrid

Cuba | Free Expression & the Law

José Ubaldo Izquierdo Hernández will move to Chile, where the government offered him political asylum.

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) - 26 July 2010
Link to: Tenth freed Cuban reporter lands in Madrid

Tenth freed Cuban reporter lands in Madrid

Cuba | Free Expression & the Law

“I am extremely happy to regain my freedom, but I also feel sad for leaving my country,” said Alfredo Pulido López, who was sentenced to 14 years in jail in 2003.

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) - 23 July 2010
Link to: Interview with RSF correspondent Ricardo González Alfonso

Interview with RSF correspondent Ricardo González Alfonso

Cuba

RSF speaks to the journalist, who was freed after seven years and four months in prison.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) - 23 July 2010
Link to: Ninth released Cuban journalist arrives in Spain

Ninth released Cuban journalist arrives in Spain

Cuba | Free Expression & the Law

Mijail Bárzaga Lugo was a reporter for the independent news agency Agencia Noticiosa Cubana before his arrest in March 2003.

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) - 20 July 2010
Link to: IPI’s Cuban “Justice Denied” journalist Omar Rodriguez Saludes freed, lands in Madrid

IPI’s Cuban “Justice Denied” journalist Omar Rodriguez Saludes freed, lands in Madrid

Cuba | Free Expression & the Law

Rodriguez’s arrival in Spain brings to at least seven the number of journalists who have travelled there after being released from Cuban prisons.

International Press Institute (IPI) - 16 July 2010
Link to: Six journalists released, 16 to follow

Six journalists released, 16 to follow

Cuba | Free Expression & the Law

Their release follows talks between the Cuban government, the Catholic Church and the Spanish foreign minister, during which Cuba reportedly pledged to release 52 dissidents jailed in 2003 over the coming months.

PEN International - 13 July 2010
Link to: Church says government will release political prisoners

Church says government will release political prisoners

Cuba

The Catholic Church, which has been negotiating for the release of political prisoners, said five would be released immediately, with 47 freed over a three- to four-month period.

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) - 9 July 2010
Link to: Dissident doctor and reporter paroled after nearly a year in pre-trial detention

Dissident doctor and reporter paroled after nearly a year in pre-trial detention

Cuba | Free Expression & the Law

Darsi Ferrer was finally tried on 22 June 2010 on charges of “irregularities” and “assault” and was granted a conditional release after being held without trial since July 2009.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) - 24 June 2010
Link to: Journalist begins hunger strike after being returned to prison

Journalist begins hunger strike after being returned to prison

Cuba | Free Expression & the Law

State security agents arrested Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias on 25 May while he was covering a demonstration organised by dissidents in the capital.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) - 7 June 2010
Link to: Independent journalist arrested again, 10 days after being released

Independent journalist arrested again, 10 days after being released

Cuba | Free Expression & the Law

Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias was arrested while covering a demonstration organised by dissidents in Havana.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) - 2 June 2010